gerd
Discussion in 'All Categories' started by sudha - Jan 2nd, 2013 5:32 am.
sudha
sudha
I.am suffering from gerd . Can i go for nissen fundoplication surgeory.and how far it is successful
re: gerd by Dr M K Gupta - Jan 5th, 2013 11:18 pm
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Dr M K Gupta
Dr M K Gupta
Dear Sudha

Fundoplication could be the standard surgical treatment for GERD. Usually a specific sort of this action, called Nissen fundoplication, is carried out. Through the Nissen fundoplication, the top the main stomach is wrapped throughout the LES to bolster the sphincter, prevent acid reflux disorder and repair a hiatal hernia.

The Nissen fundoplication may be performed by using a laparoscope, a guitar that is inserted through tiny incisions in the abdomen. A doctor then uses small instruments that hold a camera to check out the abdomen and pelvis. When accomplished by experienced surgeons, laparoscopic fundoplication is protected and efficient in people spanning various ages, including infants. The operation is reported to have the same results as the standard fundoplication, the ones can leave the hospital a single to three days and resume are employed in 2 to 3 weeks.

Surgery is a choice when medicine and changes in your lifestyle don't help manage GERD symptoms. Surgery can be a good option to a lifetime of medicine and discomfort for many who aren't candidates for transoral incisionless fundoplication due to harshness of their disease or their anatomy.

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